Upon launching from Palan, you are greeted by your first scripted Kilrathi force. It consists of around 3 Dralthi and 3 Gothri fighters. This can be quite a firefight especially with those Gothris since they are strong and have a rapid firing rear turret. They'll also be quite happy ramming you. Your only hope is to let the missiles fly. This should distract them long enough for you to take out one of the enemies. Repeat the strategy as best as you can, but it may take several attempts to get right.

When you first land on Basra, Lynn Murphy is in the bar. Talk to her to get your final payment of 15,000 credits. When done, Dr. Monkhouse will be in her place. He will give you your 5,000 fee and will examine your artifact. He happens to have a similar artifact, and joined with yours, they make a map and a complete Steltek alphabet. Dr Monkhouse programs the Steltek alphabet in to your computer in case it comes in useful, but the locations marked on the map are currently uncharted. Your only hope is to chart them yourself with the Exploratory Services. Head to Rygannon and find Taryn Cross in the bar.